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STEC Flash Modules provide non-volatile, solid-state storage ideal for embedded applications. With built-in wear leveling algorithms, on-the-fly ECC, and no moving parts, Flash Modules provide superior data integrity and reliability in a compact design.
STEC's UFM is a USB 2.0 device providing the perfect solution for a variety of embedded applications including Blade Servers, Point of Sale terminals, Casino Gaming machines, Single Board Computers, and Networking Equipment, all of which require high-performance, uncompromising reliability, and a storage solution that lasts for the long life of these embedded systems.
New applications for embedded flash modules are rapidly emerging due to the low cost per megabyte, lower power consumption, and inherently greater reliability than rotating hard drives. Most applications running embedded operating systems such as VxWorks, Windows, XP/embedded, and Linux don't have large data storage requirements, and a cost savings can be immediately realized. With the increasing popularity of USB and its efficient electrical and mechanical interface, embedded USB storage is the next logical step in the evolution of embedded Flash solutions. STEC's USB Flash Modules combine a standard USB 2.0 interface with the latest Single Level Cell (SLC) NAND Flash technology and Advanced Flash Management all in a convenient embedded form factor.
Embedded system designers are constantly challenged with delivering more performance to meet the needs of demanding embedded applications in the industrial space while also achieving smaller and smaller footprint designs with low power consumption and high system availability. System designers also value design flexibility enabled by a variety of SSD formats that comply to industry standards and provide support for parallel and serial interfaces, all of which ensure compatibility for simplified system integration. Platform stability with regard to continuity of supply, locked bill-of- materials, product change notifications, long product lifecycles, etc. is the final ingredient for a successful program/design.
STEC’s industrial-grade embedded solid state storage solutions offer system designers just that.
With a state-of-the-art SSD grade controllers that offers all of the performance, reliability, and data integrity of many enterprise-class SSDs (but in a much smaller format) combined with industry-standard form-factors, STEC embedded solid state storage solutions provide the ideal technical solution for embedded system designers. Enhancing this value is STEC’s commitment to supporting industrial and enterprise customers with product qualification and supply related activities as well as product lifecycle and documentation requirements.
• USB 2.0 high speed interface
• Laser Etched Manufacturing Information with Lot Traceability
• ESD Tolerant to 8kV (Contact)/15kV(Air)
• NEBS Level 3 Compliant
• Unique Serial Number
• Built-in Wear Leveling
• Customizable for logo/graphic design
• Built-in ECC Engine: 5-bytes detection, 4-bytes correction
• Commercial and Industrial Operating Temperature Range
Manufacturing information is laser etched into the enclosure during manufacturing, allowing for lot traceability, full access to the Bill of Materials and fast failure analysis.
The USB Flash drive is graded for both commercial and industrial temperatures, allowing device use in extreme temperatures, ranging from -40ºC to +85ºC; In addition, operation in high ESD environments is unparalleled with the ESD-rated enclosure, which is NEBS Level 3 compliant for ESD ratings, tested and approved for 15KV air and 8KV contact.
STEC's proprietary state-of-the-art USB 2.0 flash memory controller is incorporated in the USB Flash Drive, providing high data reliability and endurance. The built-in ECC engine can detect up to 5-byte errors and correct up to 4-byte errors, while sophisticated wear leveling algorithms guarantee +2M Write/Erase Cycles. Based on SLC Flash and high quality components, the USB Flash Drive provides an unparalleled guaranteed MTBF of more than 8,000,000 hrs.
A unique serial number is written to the device during manufacturing, making it possible to implement this feature into applications that need serialization.
The UFD is fully customizable to add a company logo, graphic design or text, either by silk screen or laser etching. In addition, STEC offers value-added services to OEM customers, such as pre-loaded content, custom firmware, controlled Bill Of Materials, and serialization.
USB Flash Drive is USB 2.0 certified, and complies with CE requirements, FCC standards, and has been approved by the UL organization. USB Flash Drive is provided in lead-free (RoHS-6) version only.
